Comments for Seahawks Draft Blog http://seahawksdraftblog.com Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Comment on Scouting combine schedule & Zach Brown by Rob http://seahawksdraftblog.com/scouting-combine-schedule-zach-brown#comment-104508 Rob Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:42 +0000 http://seahawksdraftblog.com/?p=4940#comment-104508 Travis - I doubt they would look to fill that need in round one. Kuechly is undersized and may suffer from some of the issues experienced by Lofa Tatupu after a fast start. He's a leader, he will interest teams. But he's not going to add a great deal to keep growing Seattle's defense. I suspect they'll re-sign Hawthorne after he tests free agency. Jim J - I think the problem would be is that the Seahawks wouldn't see any of those guys as being automatic starters. Poe would have to replace Mebane at the one-tech, and they just re-signed BM. Red Bryant is considered the heart of the defense and is a priority re-signing. They like Branch a lot, and would like to keep using him on early downs and sub in a better pass rusher on third downs. A first round DT would have to be elite and have to upgrade that line in 2012, and I don't see any of this group being that guy. The Seahawks know they need more edge pressure, they like what this draft offers in that department. Travis – I doubt they would look to fill that need in round one. Kuechly is undersized and may suffer from some of the issues experienced by Lofa Tatupu after a fast start. He’s a leader, he will interest teams. But he’s not going to add a great deal to keep growing Seattle’s defense. I suspect they’ll re-sign Hawthorne after he tests free agency.

Jim J – I think the problem would be is that the Seahawks wouldn’t see any of those guys as being automatic starters. Poe would have to replace Mebane at the one-tech, and they just re-signed BM. Red Bryant is considered the heart of the defense and is a priority re-signing. They like Branch a lot, and would like to keep using him on early downs and sub in a better pass rusher on third downs. A first round DT would have to be elite and have to upgrade that line in 2012, and I don’t see any of this group being that guy. The Seahawks know they need more edge pressure, they like what this draft offers in that department.

]]> Comment on Scouting combine schedule & Zach Brown by Updated mock draft: 22nd February « Seahawks Draft Blog http://seahawksdraftblog.com/scouting-combine-schedule-zach-brown#comment-104507 Updated mock draft: 22nd February « Seahawks Draft Blog Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:49:45 +0000 http://seahawksdraftblog.com/?p=4940#comment-104507 [...] already discussed the possibility that Zach Brown could be set for a boost after he tests at the combine - Fletcher Cox (DT, Mississippi State) may also surge up boards after he works out on Monday. Cox [...] [...] already discussed the possibility that Zach Brown could be set for a boost after he tests at the combine - Fletcher Cox (DT, Mississippi State) may also surge up boards after he works out on Monday. Cox [...]

]]> Comment on Scouting combine schedule & Zach Brown by jim J http://seahawksdraftblog.com/scouting-combine-schedule-zach-brown#comment-104494 jim J Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:52:13 +0000 http://seahawksdraftblog.com/?p=4940#comment-104494 Upshaw, Coples or Ingram for DE, second tier Curry or Branch but they may not be there when we pick in the second. If your willing to go DT there are a lot of choices including Brockers, Cox or 350 pounds of Dontari Poe. Even though DT isn't our first need, it still makes sense if you believe that upgrading your entire line will help who ever is left. Upshaw, Coples or Ingram for DE, second tier Curry or Branch but they may not be there when we pick in the second.

If your willing to go DT there are a lot of choices including Brockers, Cox or 350 pounds of Dontari Poe. Even though DT isn’t our first need, it still makes sense if you believe that upgrading your entire line will help who ever is left.

]]> Comment on Scouting combine schedule & Zach Brown by Colin http://seahawksdraftblog.com/scouting-combine-schedule-zach-brown#comment-104488 Colin Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:11:05 +0000 http://seahawksdraftblog.com/?p=4940#comment-104488 I think the Hawks need Upshaw, Couples or Brockers if they are going defense in round 1. There's no point in taking a rotational DT if he doesn't have the stuff to be a true stud. If those three aren't available, it be interesting to see if they could trade farther down in round 1 and pick up another 2nd or 3rd rounder, assuming a Blackmon or Richardson isn't there. I think the Hawks need Upshaw, Couples or Brockers if they are going defense in round 1. There’s no point in taking a rotational DT if he doesn’t have the stuff to be a true stud. If those three aren’t available, it be interesting to see if they could trade farther down in round 1 and pick up another 2nd or 3rd rounder, assuming a Blackmon or Richardson isn’t there.

]]> Comment on Scouting combine schedule & Zach Brown by David http://seahawksdraftblog.com/scouting-combine-schedule-zach-brown#comment-104487 David Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:01:01 +0000 http://seahawksdraftblog.com/?p=4940#comment-104487 Please no Kuechly. Guy is so overrated it is not even funny. There is no denying his numbers, but majority of his tackles come 5 or 6 yards downfield. He is a guy that will get a lot of tackles every game and his numbers will look phenominal, but you will be left wondering how the opposing team still rushed for 150 on his D. Does not fill the hole at all and is a step late on his reactions. Please no Kuechly. Guy is so overrated it is not even funny. There is no denying his numbers, but majority of his tackles come 5 or 6 yards downfield. He is a guy that will get a lot of tackles every game and his numbers will look phenominal, but you will be left wondering how the opposing team still rushed for 150 on his D. Does not fill the hole at all and is a step late on his reactions.

]]> Comment on Scouting combine schedule & Zach Brown by Travis http://seahawksdraftblog.com/scouting-combine-schedule-zach-brown#comment-104484 Travis Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:52:34 +0000 http://seahawksdraftblog.com/?p=4940#comment-104484 I wouldn't have a problem with picking Floyd in the first round, he is actually my favorite receiver in this draft. Not really impressed with Brown would much rather have spence than him. Rob, if Hawthourne is not re signed do you see Luke Kuechly being an option in the first round. I wouldn’t have a problem with picking Floyd in the first round, he is actually my favorite receiver in this draft. Not really impressed with Brown would much rather have spence than him. Rob, if Hawthourne is not re signed do you see Luke Kuechly being an option in the first round.

]]> Comment on Scouting combine schedule & Zach Brown by Misfit74 http://seahawksdraftblog.com/scouting-combine-schedule-zach-brown#comment-104482 Misfit74 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:37:17 +0000 http://seahawksdraftblog.com/?p=4940#comment-104482 I'm one who wouldn't have a problem with drafting a WR if the player is BPA or close to BPA on the board at our pick. I don't know about anyone else, but Michael Floyd opposite Sid Rice with Tate/Baldwin out of the slot (and both in 4-WR sets) looks a lot better than Ben Obomanu or Mike Williams continuing to NOT get it done on the outside. Having two viable #1 WRs is never a bad thing. I’m one who wouldn’t have a problem with drafting a WR if the player is BPA or close to BPA on the board at our pick. I don’t know about anyone else, but Michael Floyd opposite Sid Rice with Tate/Baldwin out of the slot (and both in 4-WR sets) looks a lot better than Ben Obomanu or Mike Williams continuing to NOT get it done on the outside. Having two viable #1 WRs is never a bad thing.

]]> Comment on Scouting combine schedule & Zach Brown by David http://seahawksdraftblog.com/scouting-combine-schedule-zach-brown#comment-104462 David Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:49:42 +0000 http://seahawksdraftblog.com/?p=4940#comment-104462 Brown has freakish athletic ability, but lacks great instincts and has way too much trouble getting off blocks. A guy I really like that NO ONE is talking about is Demario Davis from Arkansas State. He just may time with the 2nd fastest forty at the combine behind Brown. When you watch him play, he seems to play as fast as Brown, but also has instincts and ability to get off blocks. He also shows an ability to be an effective pass rusher when asked to blitz as well. He is a guy I think could be snagged in round 4 or later, but as far as grading them out I would grade Davis higher than Brown. I would dare to say the kid has late 1st early 2nd round talent. Brown has freakish athletic ability, but lacks great instincts and has way too much trouble getting off blocks. A guy I really like that NO ONE is talking about is Demario Davis from Arkansas State. He just may time with the 2nd fastest forty at the combine behind Brown. When you watch him play, he seems to play as fast as Brown, but also has instincts and ability to get off blocks. He also shows an ability to be an effective pass rusher when asked to blitz as well. He is a guy I think could be snagged in round 4 or later, but as far as grading them out I would grade Davis higher than Brown. I would dare to say the kid has late 1st early 2nd round talent.

]]> Comment on Scouting combine schedule & Zach Brown by Rob http://seahawksdraftblog.com/scouting-combine-schedule-zach-brown#comment-104458 Rob Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:31:42 +0000 http://seahawksdraftblog.com/?p=4940#comment-104458 I think it's an unlikely scenario Andy, but not impossible. In that scenario I think you suddenly see a player like Zach Brown come into play. They maybe aggressively try to trade down with the idea of attacking the second tier edge rushers (Branch, Mercilus, Curry, Jones etc). But receiver is very unlikely. Three technique? As I say, I think as long as they re-sign Bryant they're very satisfied with what they have at DT. I think it’s an unlikely scenario Andy, but not impossible. In that scenario I think you suddenly see a player like Zach Brown come into play. They maybe aggressively try to trade down with the idea of attacking the second tier edge rushers (Branch, Mercilus, Curry, Jones etc). But receiver is very unlikely. Three technique? As I say, I think as long as they re-sign Bryant they’re very satisfied with what they have at DT.

]]> Comment on Peyton Manning to Seattle? Don’t count on it by PatrickH http://seahawksdraftblog.com/peyton-manning-to-seattle-dont-count-on-it#comment-104453 PatrickH Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00:50 +0000 http://seahawksdraftblog.com/?p=4934#comment-104453 Rob, The Seahawks have about $20 million unused cap space last year that's allowed to be added to this year. $20 mil plus original $16 mil this year plus cutting Trufant will give $40 mil cap room. I am not sure PC/JS will use all the cap room though. My understanding is that teams are allowed (within limits) to keep rolling unused cap space to future years. The Seahawks will need all the cap room 2 years from now to re-sign Thomas, Chancellor, Browner, Baldwin, etc. Rob,

The Seahawks have about $20 million unused cap space last year that’s allowed to be added to this year. $20 mil plus original $16 mil this year plus cutting Trufant will give $40 mil cap room. I am not sure PC/JS will use all the cap room though. My understanding is that teams are allowed (within limits) to keep rolling unused cap space to future years. The Seahawks will need all the cap room 2 years from now to re-sign Thomas, Chancellor, Browner, Baldwin, etc.

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